Comprehensive Plan in Mecca, Medina Aims to Ensure Hajj Pilgrims’ Health, Safety
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is implementing the plan as the Hajj season approaches.
The authority will monitor and inspect products under its supervision at air, land, and sea ports of entry for pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It will also oversee food and pharmaceutical facilities and medical sites in the two holy cities, as well as seasonal medical facilities affiliated with Hajj affairs offices, in coordination with the Ministry of Health.
In addition, the authority will monitor products arriving via air freight from Hajj affairs offices at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina.
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Its initiatives during the Hajj season include field studies and awareness workshops for staff in approved food preparation kitchens to ensure compliance with health standards to provide safe meals to pilgrims, in collaboration with the municipalities of Mecca and Medina.
The authority will also deliver multilingual awareness messages and informational programs to pilgrims on food and drug safety, according to the SPA.
Source: Arab News
